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A6 FKA

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,532 mi
Last recorded69,532 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 FKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 69,532 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 67,844 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,050 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 67,050 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules AT SERVICE LIMIT (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 66,246 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules AT SERVICE LIMIT (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,858 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 65,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 65,276 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,765 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,962 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,243 miles

advise exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2012 60,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,050 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 58,046 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,822 miles

advise; o/s/f wishbone bush worn

Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,505 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 50,605 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 45,716 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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A6 FKA is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 93,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 FKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A6 FKA registered?

A6 FKA is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 December 1996.

Is A6 FKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 FKA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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